MMOs For the Middle East?

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Abu Dhabi wants games for the Arab world.

By Jeff Haynes

MMOs have ranged from just about every topic imaginable, such as fantasy, apocalyptic and space settings, but there now appears to be a new realm for this game genre. According to Forbes, the Associated Press is reporting that the Abu Dhabi Media Company, a media company funded by the government of Abu Dhabi, has announced a 50-50 joint venture with Gazillion Entertainment to build an online gaming studio in the United Arab Emirates for the purpose of creating online games for the Arab world. Details about the deal weren't disclosed to the public, but Gazillion has been working on a number of MMOs, such as Jumpgate: Evolution, LEGO Universe and Marvel Universe. We contacted Gazillion for comment about the deal, but received no word as of publication time.